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In the Weekly Web Wonders email I've sent out numerous links and resources regarding new online tools such as wikis and blogs as well as collaborative sites like Furl, Writely, and del.icio.us. These new tools can be extremely useful to teachers, but I know many of you are pressed for time and can't fully explore them.

If you're interested in seeing how blogs, wikis, podcasts, Skype, and other cool tools can be used with your kids then consider attending the Connecting & Collaborating Conference on May 5 at the Ottawa Area ISD in Holland. I highly recommend that anyone who is able attend this hands-on conference. You'll leave with not only new knowledge, but newly created projects. Freedom to Learn participants: You're access to technology makes this an even more relevant day. Consider sending several teachers from your school.

If you have any questions, let me know. Below is the official description with all the registration information.

Kevin

Connecting and Collaborating Conference: Online Tools for the ClassroomsThere is a growing interest about how blogs, podcasts, wikis, and other online tools can be used to improve learning. To address this interest, the Ottawa Area ISD will be hosting a one day conference called, Connecting and Collaborating Conference: Online Tools for the Classrooms on May 5, 2006. Local educators as well as experts from across the state will present a dozen different hands-on breakout sessions where you can learn by doing. Steve Dembo, an online learning expert who supports the popular educator's blog www.teach42.com will present the luncheon keynote: "The New Permanent Record." Cost: $50 (lunch included.) Registration is discounted to $30 if 3 or more from the same district register together.